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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 071782CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS DULY 15, 1982 „r, -ular :; intt , 't,c City C,?unr,] of Falm Beach Gardens, Florida wL!_ __illed to order by '1,.yor at b:00 P.11. in the Assembly Foori, 10500 Norm Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL: The roll was called by the Deputy City Clerk and present were: Mayor Kiselewski, Vase Mayor Monroe, and Councilman Martino. City Manager John Orr and Attorney William Brant were also in attendance. Councilman Kiedis was not in attendance due to vacation, and Councilman Aldred was not in attendance due to an illness in his family. ',:':JUT TI-le minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 17, 1982, were unanimously approved as amended. 11r.'NCUNCEMEi,TS: Payer Kiselewski announced that the City's Planning and Zoning Commissir ,, all be meeting on Tuesday, July 27, 1982, at 7:30 P.N. Aft 1TEiNZ BY THE CITY :TANAGER: CC:iSillERxlTIOI: The City Manager requested of the Council consideration on entering intk . OF ENTERTII.; TIdTO an —;r ement with the State Division of Forestry, to house a forestry Ail AGPEE:'17E1�'I' r =Tli S'IATE LTU. typ-- indiviaual from the state to be located in the City Hall, and to 01, tSibY c me in under a con.tractural arrangement for an inaefanite period of tine. This will cost the City $3,0 ^0 along with a aesk and phone, the remaining monies to oe paid for by the State. He would work with the cats, along,cnth otYier functions that would be state mandated from time to time. If' the City is interested, the State must have the consensus of the Council, and a letter of intent, signed by the Mayor, to be sent to the State Forestry Division, requesting, this. . "I1'' r'ajority 01' Uw mcmt,erc of the Cuur- it present were- in agreemenl, to the City Nanager', request, and a letter of intent with the :!ayor's sii�r.ature will be sent. Per the request of the City Manager, the Council unanimously adopted a motion authorizing, him to expend ,'51151.00 to pay for bills resulting from storm damage repairs by the Public Works Department. Mori-_ to come from Council Cont npency. Cat: Coancal Fe ular meeting, 7/15/22 Page -2- The Cite Manager, requested consideration by the Council for the City ',o hire a trai•fic engineer, which will be paid for oy Bankers Land company, who are in the process of dev,;loping a large tract of land on the iuorth side or PGP Boulevard, between A -1 -A and Prosperity Farms Road. He, will b,� used to Crocschecl: the engineer that Banker's Lana Company will have. The city Manager sug�,estee tho City use the services of 'dr. David Plummer, and stated that Banker's Land Corrpany has already Z�iveu their approval. rho majority of the members of the Council, as a policy, were in agree - rent with tl,e City Manager's suF;gestion of using the services of Mir. Da•✓id Plummer, Councilman Martino would lake to have Mr. Jaen Zook of Kimley Horn, out Mr. Zook is already working with the Banker's Land Company on their proposed project. 'Vice Mayor !lonroe reported on the Planning and zoning Commission i'eetinJ held this past Tuesday, July 14th. These ninates will be on life in the Ci`y Cler,- _ "ice brayer i;onrce also repertea cn the Pala Beach County Planning Conference meeting she attenaed on Monday, July 14, 1422. i34'r0.. L- ISe.LL _ l' ,Mayor r,ioelewski reported cn the 9 -au' fic, ion and En• :aronmental - -- C m�ittee ileeting held on Wednesday, July lr, 196Z. I,.e ..embers expresoea concern with the funeral = ?ppearance of the Hegel Brothers at-eant anl requested they clean up That area on I'acArthur Boulevard, and nerhac.i remo✓e the bualdinFs ana fence. :JY IAYOk Ai,w UC'U :ICIL. P1a:ror F :iseletrsl• :l stated the City haJ a very successful 4th of July c9leora.tion thiL7 year, ana thankek: ali those who participated in r,aL.rjE the fay a succ.eec. P" P3 ;r : LELIC FOR ITEMS NOT O :u 'ME AGE IDP : 6i :5Ir 'C I'.­. Sam Carrillo, -r LAO, addressed the Council regarding the status; of 1! a fire stati�:)n cast of the FEC Railroad; 2) rerouting of the tractor rat'crs fro,n !MLiitary Trail; 3) and thanked the i :embers of the Council _c.v' the pleca -ent of stop signs en Lightheu_e Drive. 47: `r`r n771 . . 'ESCLCT1ON 27, ?y a :nar,i :r us vote of the Council, the Deputy City Clerk read in 1962 City Council Regular Meeting, 7/15/82 Page -3- full, Resolution 27, 1982, reappointing a member to the (,.ty's Planning and Zoning Commission, and inserted the name Donald Vogel in the blank of Section 1. esolut.lon 27, 1982, was unanrr:ou, -,I adopted by the Council. RB L'J'il0' b, Hy a curanimou:; vote of the Council, `he Deputy City Clerk read in full, lye Resolution 28, 1982, reappointing alternate members to the City's Zoning Boaio of Appeals, and inserted the naves Walter Wiley and Charles Breder in the blanks of Section 1. Resolution 28, 1962, was unanimously adopted by the City Council. FESOLliTIO'; 19, Resolution 29, 1982, appointing c,erbero to the Beau tlflcation and ` Environmental Committee was postponed to the meeting of August 5, 1982, to enable the City Clerk to contact hose persons who are interested in serving; on that, Cormmittee. O ?3D'I III A' :C ES: D7DI'iA; ;Cc 5, tIayor K selewski declared the Public Hearing open which was duly 19102 advertised on June 201, 1902, and held on the intent of Ordinance 5, 1982 prc•, airg for tre creation of a FUD with Cu -1 usages on a 33.9 -acre parcel on the southeast corner of I -95 ano Northlake Boulevard. "here was no one in she aud,.ee,ce tnat spore for or against the proposed aevcloanient. At` or ney Zonn ;ary, represent== :!roil, Prothers, spore on behalf of the petitioners requeatine that the Public Hearing be recessed to August 19, 1952. 3y a unanimous vote of the Council, the Public ;fearing was recessed to Augur; 19, 1982. ,Attorney Gary requested a workshop session on the items that uere of canccrn from the nroviolif meetinz, ,.nd also informed the members of tn? C urc,l `hat Sandtree Drive now belongs to the City and the deed _„ recor�ed .,hl.. 'r. Jam Zook of K2,rnley Worn, addressed the Council regarding the over the level of service C or- D. Mr. Zook stated there are _._tacal movement_ during peak hours of traffic an level of service a::d 1:10 critical move -pentc during, level of service D. When they 1v �t ira-'fi^ analysis, it is oared on a traffic projection. They use City Council Regular lleet-,nt;, 1/15/82 Page -4- 49 the planning method, rather than a detail method, because the detail m—liod is mainly used for designing, and the planning method is general. In response to Vice Mayor Monrce, Nr. Zook stated you take the background r,il'f,c 1nLo accounL, which repre -ente everythint* approved, but, not yet developed, plus the eyisting traffic, plus the impact of the proposed project, and ada all three together and evaluate them on a 24 hour trafi•ic bads to see whether or not the project meets performance stand - ards. After you ada those numbers ap, and if the level of service D cannot be met, then you cannot meet the performance standards. ;,;r. David Plummer also agreed w2th this statement, and also stated his concern, ?s not on ldorthlake Boulevard, but what the development to the east ofrdorthlake Boulevard would do to Sandtree Drive. Improvements will have to be made at the intersection of Sandtree at that time, to maintain the level of service D, Nr_ Plummer will state his concern in a letter which will be forwarded to Palm Beach County, so they will be aware of this concern prior to any aevelopment east of Sandtree Drive. ,,;r. Flumm,er stated that he did not include background traffic in nis Ak calculationc that he presented. He did agree with Mr. Zook in that as the network develops on ldorthlake Boulevard, there wi'_1 be a diversion from :iorthlake Boulevard which will lower the volume of traffic. 'lho r,embers of the Council requested Mr. Plummer to rescond in letter form to projects already cormnitLed rerardin €; traffic calculations. Iir. Jim Tiebber, F.rch,tect, presented to the Council, the types of materials to be used in their protect, and also pointed out that they ha-IC indicated on their plans an area along Sandtree Drive to be used for reserved parl:lnt;. The two retention areas will be seeded instead .Df soddinF that area. With regards to the question- on the Gulf Sign, the petitloner5 informed the Council that the representatives of Gulf h•.•rc a�,reed to the r,ulf sign light being turned off when the station closes at ni;ht. The sign will be 40' in height, and w-L11 be landscaped. ;;ubsequesnt Lo fur•th�r discu:;sion, the members of the Council requested G =inai °anyopsic" letter from. Mr. Marvin Hill and Mr. David Plummer, agreeing to the changes t,-.at have been made an the plan- to date, and also requested that a cm-,etinf- be scheduled with the, petitioners and the r'olice Chief, ;~ire C;!ief ane Sulld,ng Official, to make them aware of the charges that have been r;ad� since they initially renewed the Flans, This eting will take place on August 19, 1982, at 10:00 A.M. City Council Regular Meeting, 7/15/82 Page -5- A Public !fearing and Lhe Councal'r; consideration of approval of Ord - toirrance 5, 1482. will take place at the Regular Meeting of August 19, 1962. ORDI:dAWE 13, Uurtn,; the work_hon session on Ordinance 13, 1982, creating a PUD with 19,) CG -1 u:;ag s o., a 4.5 -acre parcel located on the south jade of FGA Eoulevard, west of the Driver's License Facility, Mr. Steve Yeckes, architect and Authorized Agent for Mr. Robert Farmer, Owner, addressed the Council regarding their proposed PUD. b;r. Yeckes stated they have now worked out an agreement with Bankers Land Company for site access to their project, using the existing nedyan cut on FGA Boulevard. They will construct an "L" shaped access over the canal located to the west of the property. Originally, they were going to use a new median cut on PGA Boulevard, which they have already secured a permit for, and talking with Bankers Land Company, they both a2reee tnat the exactln '.edian cat would be more desirable. ,',,ey have not been in contact with McCloskey - Balls, their neighbors to the east about a new median cut. To the east of their property, they are proposan;, a right turn in and a ri _-ht turn out. [Ir. Yeckes stressed the fact tnat tney have not dasturoed anything exisiting on PGA Boulevar ;;ayor K selewski expressed concern regarding the project to the ea-t wli c.i has already been approved, and zt was his understanding; that new median cuL would ;e "hared with them and the project Hoer before them. He stated that the ficClookey -bills pro ect will have their traffic pattern going counter- clockwise, so that when Lhe people exited their project to go west on PGA Boulevard, they would have no problem because of the new median cut that would be shared between the two properties. They will now 'rave to go down PGA Boulevard to the median cut and turn west. Ir. Jim :ock, Traffic ConsulLant, addressed the Courcal stating that a ew nedaan cut might be approved at that location on a temporary basis, because of its closeness to the existing median cuts. To date, the �;cCloskey -Palls people do not have an approval for a median cut from the LOT. in response to Mayor Kicelnwski, Attorney Brant stated that legally, ac far as the McCloskey -Bills project, in order for them to get a buLldzng permit, they are going to have to follow the FUD as approved by the Council, with the curb cut as designated. If they can't get City Council Regular Neeting, /15/82 Page -6- a curb cut from the DOT, they will have to art< for a revision to their FUD; as far as the Ceuncsl's posit.ion,nothinf, has changed, the record .—LAs for itself. The City Nanader informed the members of the Council that he is in uyot of a c ;,mtun:cat �n "rom thr Clt.y Rnrincer which :,tzv,id that he ::a_ reviewed the preliminary draina;,e plans, submitted by Mr. James Titzel, F.E., Engineer for the project, and that these plans were very preliminary regarding the concept for drainage, and is not submitted as final plans for site improvements. He had no objections to the concept as presented, and advised Pir. Titzel that he would not be able to make any adaitional comments until aetailed plans were submitted. iIr. 'Frank Norrow of Urban Dewi ;,n Studio, addressed the landscaping for the project, stating that they are trying not to disturb the existing ;-eZetation, and that 25 of the site w:ll be in landscaping. Dur_nt� the alE ussicii on the land,ca lnE, the members of the Council stated they would like the canal to the west of Lhe project to be 1,rdscaced, and to also rneet with the City Manager regarding the median op, FGA Boulevard about takin ;, part in a landscaping orof;ram for that ar,_a . iir. Fecices went orcr the narking calculations for the project stating L,a _ 225 parkin_ space:.; that wL11 be 10' .. 20' and C5 spaces that fus.z .dent to furthar d sous °ion, :ne Ise itloners will return for a::other work3hop Lession lndicatrr €; on the.zr plans the site light.Lng, more r,rec:; ar_a, aignn ,nJ tra;:h locatxonu, a better, delineation of tt,^ road Gnat will be shared wirh them and McCloskey- Bills, the land - s,apinc arcutaj tt;e canal, and dr•ainaze plans that are approved by „he 'i ?E:JIPiC PJOhI':i L DE ; -,ayor e, aelewcr:a stated tnat the City'- Comprehensive Land Use Flan uF A -JLL�, nhIVE. T') call-- for the :.r:, of flully Drive between r•]r.litary Trail ane PER [TASTE. --, YLil, Jr Fi erszde Drive. -hio roadway should be operated with one lane of ThE '.i-1Y �- raffic on each side of the median, and the rematner of the pavement Am r oed for bicycle lanes. This would prov -ie a 12' vehicular traffic la :�e ana an d' bicycle lane on cacti side of i.hc v:edsan, and reduce the confusion asoociated with the preeent operation. 'iayor K s ^le,;cki stated now would be the time to take care of this City Council Regular Meeting, 7/15/82 Page -7- since schools are not open yet. Mayor Kiselewski also informed the Council that the Folice Chief was highly in favor of this. The City Manager stated that if we were to implement this plan, the traffic speed in that area would have to be reduced while school is in session; also, the residents should be made aware of these plans, perhaps through the local "Weekday" newspaper. It was the consensus of the Council to table further discussions on this item until a full Council was in attendance. In the meantime, the Council requested the input of the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and Public Works Director as to their suggestions. The City Manager was requested to also get the input from Palm Beach County in writing regarding the opening /closing of Holly Drive. RENOVATIOIiS TO In response to Mayor Kiselewski, the City Manager stated that he is in THE CRY'S ASSEMBLY the process of obtaining estimates from various contractors regarding ROOM the costs to renovate the Assembly Room. FIBE It -;FACT Per Mayor Kiselewski's request, the City Attorney will legally reply ,='OC2DIIdAGCE to what is needed for capitol improvements regarding fire equipment, in order for the Council to proceed on the pending Fire Impact Fees Ordinance. FET1TIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: COUNTY COMIDM. PEGGY Mayor Kiselewski stated he is in receipt of a letter from County EVATT Commissioner Peggy Evatt stating that t•:r. William Finley, President of Bankers Land Company has proposed the renaming of Alternate AlA. The names submitted by his employees were: Celestial Way, Frenchman's Highway, Goldcoast Highway, North County Road, Seacoast Boulevard, and Treasure Coast Boulevard. llrs. Evatt requested the City's input prior to further action being taken. The members of the Council agreed on she name North County Road, and this will be sent to her from the City Manager. FALis PEACH COUNTY r,namai cc T n n OMARCUS T. ROTHSTEIN The City- is in receipt of a Resolution from Palm Beach County approving the Northern Falm Beach County Chamber of Commerce project, waiving the ­0 year wa.tln, per_cd, enabling them to commence construction. Mr. Marcus T. Rothstein. 1117 Rainwood Circle, F3G, expressing 4 items o" concern regarding tcie City, and things he outlined wtr.zch would bettor the City. This letter was turned over to the City Manager for his input. City Council Regular Meeting, 7/15/82 Page -8- CITY OF CORAL Mayor Kiselewski stated he is in receipt of a Resolution from Coral Srrings, Florida, oposing the pending Florida Power and Light rate increase. MR. GEORGE JACOBS Letter from Mr. George Jacob,, Lighthouse Drive, PBG, thanking, the members of the Council for their help in the placement of stop si7ns on Lighthouse Drive. VICE MAYOR MONROE ADJOURNMENT MAYOR KISELEWSKI VICE MAYOR MONROE Vice Mayor Monroe requested of the City Manager that the members of the Council be provided a "checklist" along with a PUD application that comes before the Council for approval, to be signed off by the Planning and Zoning Commission. This will ensure that when a petitioner comes before the Council for their approval, nothing will be missing in their application. Also to be included in this checklist, whether or not the property in question conforms to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 11:30 P.M. Roberta A. Fearce. Deputy City Clerk COUNCILMAN ALDRED COUNCILMAN KIEDIS COUNCILrIAN MARTINO